Martin MAC 250 Krypton User Manual page 5

• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both overload
and ground-fault protection.
• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.
• Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
P R O T E C T I O N F R O M U V R A D I A T I O N A N D L A M P E X P L O S I O N
• Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.
• When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before opening the fixture or
removing the lamp. Protect your hands and eyes with gloves and safety glasses.
• Do not stare directly into the light. Never look at an exposed lamp while it is lit.
• Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out, or before usage exceeds the maximum service life.
P R O T E C T I O N F R O M B U R N S A N D F I R E
Danger! Intense heat. Avoid contact by persons and materials.
The exterior of the fixture can get very hot - up to 120° C (248° F). Allow the fixture to cool
for at least 45 minutes before handling.
Prolonged exposure to unshielded lamp can cause eye and skin burns.
• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace defective fuses with ones of the
specified type and rating.
• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from the
fixture. Keep flammable materials well away from the fixture.
• Do not illuminate surfaces within 3 meters (10 feet) of the fixture.
• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air vents.
• Never place filters or other materials over the lens.
• Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin parts.
• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C (104° F). Protection from injury
due to falls
• Do not lift or carry the fixture alone.
• When suspending the fixture, verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed
devices.
• Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened and use an approved means of
secondary attachment such as a safety cable.
• Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture.
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